#workforce-development

#workforce-development

Columbia Distributing leaders believe they've tapped into a pipeline for the next generation of beer industry workers. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Columbia president and CEO Chris Steffanci, VP of sales, Portland Chris Watzig and former intern Rebecca Logan share the ins and outs of the Pacific Northwest distributor's Beer Careers Program. Watzig and Logan offer decades-apart experience of the 10-week paid internship program, which introduces participating students to all elements of Columbia's business and operations.

What if computer science degrees weren't actually as valuable as everyone's been claiming?

Continuing-education programs are one way for colleges and universities to provide targeted offerings and credentialing opportunities for alumni, adults in the region lacking postsecondary education and the local workforce. They also provide flexible support offerings, recognizing the competing identities and responsibilities adult learners hold. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Washington University in St. Louis houses certificate programs, undergraduate and graduate degrees, prison education initiatives, and lifelong learning courses for adults in retirement.

"How's that going to work when ten years in the future you have no one that has learned anything," he asked. "My view is you absolutely want to keep hiring kids out of college and teaching them the right ways to go build software and decompose problems and think about it, just as much as you ever have."

The $15 million infusion into the St. Louis Brewery revitalizes the manufacturing ecosystem in Missouri, modernizing supply chain infrastructure for efficiency and job creation.

New York City is investing billions in workforce development yet continues to overlook three of its most powerful, scalable, and community-rooted workforce engines: the arts, public libraries, and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

Hiring for startups now focuses on talent density over headcount growth due to automation, prioritizing experienced individuals who contribute high-level thinking to teams.

California is the home of innovation and technology that is driving the nation's economic growth - including the emerging AI industry. As Donald Trump chooses to take our nation back to the past by dismantling laws protecting public safety, California will continue to lead the way with smart and effective policymaking.

Data indicate that eliminating racial inequities in income could boost the Bay Area economy by $348 billion a year.

"AI is transforming the way we live and work, and Oregon should not be left behind," Kotek said in a press release announcing the investment. "This collaboration with Nvidia helps us meet the moment."

Peter Koerte, the chief technology officer and chief strategy officer at Siemens AG, points to research that shows that the average tenure of a U.S. manufacturing worker has slipped from 20 years in 2019 to just 3 years in 2023.

"This information is essential to identify gaps, make smart investments, and create policies that help people build stable, secure lives," said Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, the sponsor of both survey bills.

With such a significant investment proposed for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, it is vital to ensure that workforce development is transparent and accountable.

Video is still one of the most effective ways to teach new skills, deliver consistent messaging, and reach a distributed workforce.